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| Google.Com
Go there Now! |
Looking for something specific on the
Internet? You will need to visit a search engine. Need a search engine? Google.Com is the way. |
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The following programs are common utilities needed by those who use the
Internet.
| Adobe Acrobat Reader
Download from Adobe.Com |
This free program makes it possible to view and print PDF files. PDF stands for "Portable Document Format" and is a common, widely used document format on the Internet. PDF files are commonly used by computer hardware and software manufacturers in order to provide detailed technical information in a easy-to-view way. |
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| Trillian
Trillian
Cerulean Studios |
Do you use ICQ, MSN Messenger, Yahoo Messenger,
or the AOL Instant Messenger? If so, take a look at Trillian!
This free Instant Messenger is capable of connecting to all four of these
popular services at the same time, allowing you to communicate with all of
your friends when they are online. |
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| File Compression
WinZip 8.1
http://www.winzip.com
WinRAR 3.20
http://www.rarlab.com |
No dial-up user should be without a decent file compression/decompression program. Programs like WinZip
& WinRAR make it possible to compress a file before you attach it to an email message, thereby reducing the size of the file that has to go out across the internet. This can dramatically shorten the time
it takes to send and receive a file! One must be aware that a compressed file
must be uncompressed with one of these programs before it can be used;
therefore, if you send a file compressed in the ZIP format to someone who cannot
unZIP that file, they will not be able to use it.
There are both free and commercial file compression programs available to the average Internet user. Commercial products range from WinZip, the defacto standard in ZIP file compression, to WinRAR,
a product whose quality and versatility should not be overlooked. |
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QuickTime
Download NowWindows Media Player
Download Now
RealOne Free Player
Download Now |
There are three primary video
players whose proprietary formats compete for your attention on the
Internet: the Windows Media Player, the QuickTime Media player, and
RealOne. Each of these video players is capable of playing streaming video
and audio. Each player is capable of reading the common video formats
found on the web; however, each player is also capable of playing its own
compressed format. Depending on the type of videos that you want to play
through your Internet connection, you may need one, two, or even all three
of these media players installed. |
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| Ad-Aware
Ad-Aware |
Ad-Aware is a useful program designed to scan your system for programs that are known to compromise its security. If run frequently, this application helps to insure your privacy. |
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| Anti-Virus
House Call |
Several programs and services are available for your basic anti-virus needs. One option is to purchase complete anti-virus packages like Norton Anti-Virus or Trend Micro. One of the easiest to use is a web-based service called "Housecall," provided by Trend Micro. |
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| FTP
Commercial
CuteFTP
- SmartFTP
Free
CoreFTP Lite |
To transfer files on the Internet, one typically makes use of FTP, or "File
Transfer Protocol". For this you need an FTP client. There are
several available options when it comes to FTP, so we recommend you read more
about your selection before giving one a try. |
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Whether you plan on surfing the web, catching up on the daily news, or reading your favorite comic strips online, you will be using a web browser. Some swear that their own is the best, while others insist it is a matter of taste. Give them a try!
| Web Browsers
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Mozilla FireFox
Netscape Navigator |
Internet Explorer comes with most versions of Microsoft Windows, particularly those that have been pre-installed. Mozilla FireFox is a great up-and-coming browser, particularly for slower computers. Netscape Navigator has been around for a long time and includes its own email client as well. |
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These browser plug-ins are capable of blocking unwanted pop-up windows while
enriching the content of pages that you DO want to see.
| Macromedia Flash
Flash Player |
The Macromedia Flash Player is a
browser component that provides access to "rich content" found on a great
many websites across the Internet. From the Macromedia website:
"Installed on more than 97% of the Internet-enabled desktops and many
popular devices, Macromedia Flash is the world’s most pervasive rich
client." |
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| Google Toolbar
Google Toolbar |
This browser enhancement (for
Internet Explorer 5.5 or later) provides an effective pop-up killer and
search engine in a single browser toolbar. |
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While the features of various email clients will vary, they all have one thing in common: you use them to send & receive electronic mail!
| Email Clients
Microsoft Outlook Express
Mozilla Thunderbird
IncrediMail
Eudora Mail |
Microsoft Outlook Express comes bundled with Microsoft Internet Explorer and as such, often comes with most versions of Microsoft Windows, particularly those that have been pre-installed. Mozilla Thunderbird is a great up-and-coming email client, particularly for slower computers. IncrediMail is often favored by customers who wish to brighten up their email with colorful pictures and templates. The Eudora Mail client is available in a "light mode" at no charge, though an extended version is available to purchase. |
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Customers using a Agere 56K V92 purchased directly from FullNet Communications can download the latest driver for their Agere Softmodem. The performance of this type of modem is directly related to the driver controlling it; therefore, maintaining a current driver version is often beneficial.
| Agere Drivers
Click Here for Drivers |
Please be sure that you download and install only the version specific to YOUR version of Windows! For more information about V.92 technology, please read our V.92 FAQ. |
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The Internet can be a great source of knowledge and utility, but it can also be a great source of fun! Online movie listings, sports, and other forms of electronic entertainment abound.
| Sports Fans
ESPN
CNNSI
Sportsline
FOX |
Are you a big time sports fan? If so this is the place to keep track of all your favorite sporting events. |
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| Online Games
PopCap
The Station - Sony |
With dozens of websites to choose from when it comes to online games, it's hard to say what should be listed and what should not. Instead of striving for a complete list, we've provided a quick list of places that offer free online games. |
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The Internet is an excellent resource for travel; whether you travel by bus, train, or plane, you can find a good price online.
| Ground Travel
Amtrak Rail
Greyhound Bus |
While the Amtrak rail system does not have a large presence in Oklahoma, it is still available for travel between major areas. For everything else, there's Greyhound. |
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